Southeast Connector Official Warns Light Rail Expansion in Suburban Areas Risks 'Field of Dreams' Fallacy

“Public infrastructure using public money needs to have a broad user base”

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Southeast Connector Official Warns Light Rail Expansion in Suburban Areas Risks 'Field of Dreams' Fallacy
During this podcast interview, Southeast Connector JPA executive director Derek Minnema was dismissive of light rail and other mass transit systems, saying they are not liked, not sustainable, and do not work as expected in suburban areas like the city of Elk Grove, which is pursuing Sac RT's Light rail extension into the city.